New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-14
FARE WE'LL TO ANARCHY.
RED Ribbons PLACE OF FLAGS
THE MEN WHO WERE HANGED TAKEN TO
THEIR GRAVES
WELL DRESSED MEN AND WOMEN WHO YLAUNrED
THE SYMBOL OF RrvoLUTION-oRDER OBJ
SERVED IN THE PROCEssroN-FLow-
ERs on THE HEARsE-THE AMERr-
CAN FLAG AT THE HEAD OF
THE PROCESSION.


[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRIDUyEl'
CHICAGO, Nov 13-NOw that the Anarchists arr
dead and have been followed to their temporary
resting places IN the vault OF the Waldheim Ceme-
terry by most imposing array of followers, tho
question IS asked:
WAS it good policy to turn their bodies over to
heir friends and to permit public funeral Z"
The future history Of anarchy in this country
can alone answer this question. From one stand
point OF reasoning 1t might seem to have been
the wisest policy that could have been
adopted. The law having been satisfied
with the approval Of an overwhelming majority,
was 1t not manifestation of it's stern confidence
in itself and an evid ence of its magnanimity to
permit the friends of the dead to bury their
dead IN their own way. so long it should 10
peacefully donef On the other hand there arc
those who reason that the remarkable performance
of to-day will canOnize tbs dead leaders, render
them the objects Of future afectIonate and loyal
memory, give encouragement to the and re-
habi itate the idea with the cloak of vengeance
Certainly, any thoughtful man looking upon tho
demonstrations In the past eight hours would be
puzzled, If called upon to commit himself to
absolute prophecy. Tine pageant did not appear
great In numbers as it wound its way solemnly
through the streets bnt the resrectablity of its
appearance the dignity OF its dcmeanor, its evil
dent sense OF affection and sorrow Tor the departed,
and its manifold tributes in the shape of floral
offerings conspcuously displayed were both
impressive and suggestive. There might haye
oeen four thousand men in tho line of
procession; but m)re than twcc that number
throngel the trains leading to the cemc, cry.
Seldom, inlsel, was the English language rec0g-
nized III the earnest, but at the time subdued
conversation, heard in transit in either direction.
Every utterance in tue German tongue.
Doubtless many represent atIvcs Of the honest and
even patriotic labor element of German nativity
attended the funeral, either sympathy
with these unfortunate brethren of the Fathcrllni,
whom they may have REGARDED i'll measure
as their own adyocatcs or out y
curiosity to witness the cerc monies. The reorc-
Scntatves of the Anarchy fraternity were conSpic-
nous by reason Of their red badges, trimmed with
black Grape. but these were almost lost IN the
crowd that swept unfortunately among the
graves. across the turf and beneath the trees of
Waldhelm.
One might reasonably ask what such a respect
ably-apUcaring and well dressed assembage Of
men founl in the laws of this great
Republic to JUSTLY then IN the adoI-
ton IF violent measures to tighten their
burdens in their different feds of labor. It
could certainiv be well and truthfuv answered I'D
one way by pointing 10 tn, tacf that they have
thai they haze overstocked tho market a. it were.
But their outward appearance did hot bear any
traces Of the hlId of oppression. BY the side OF
many men walked their wives and children neatly
clad. There was not o shabby looking man IN all
tniS tnrong. their hands bore the signs of honest
toll aud h,ir clothing reflected their ability at
least to dress we'll
rnere were no evidences of star walton, for they
were for the most psrE ~bury. brawuy looking men.
ct they bore upon their breasts the red rosotte or
the red ribbon winch symbolIzed their defiance Of
the laws If great republic. They were Anarch-
lists in everything that the word implies. in a
c,untry which gives every citizen the utmost
limit, under the most liberal laws that ever
enacted They we're evidently proud to follow 70
the grave tho dead bodies of murderous
apostles. men who preached and prac lI>ed
not ony seliIlon, but the murder of Innocent
beings by tle most concealed and he most deadly
weapon known to science. HE scene was indeed
picturesque III many OF Its parts ana gro esque ia
none.
THE MA sETL,ArsE" AND "ANNIE LAURIE"
For three hours the walng notes of dIrges. some
of them COMPOSED by the most gifted OF Gods crea-
lures. hllei tho air Several times in the three
mil walk the stirring notes Of that song of liberty,
the Marscllai,e filled the air. and once. at least. 1t
was rapturOu,ly applauded. while the dead bodies
of the men were being collected tho route
also hereafter find warm place III the breast Of
the Anarchist and will have fresh meaning.
Many times along the way the beautiful music of
this dreamy Tyre brought tears to tine eve, OF the
spectators. not because OF any sympathy WIN
IN his cell at midnight before his execution.
but bee tuss OF memories which It's notes
revived III the mind OF almost every one who
heard II.
, he home of Spies is pleasantly situated IN 10
mote portion OF tne northwestern part OF the clty.
A...,r n ~ nUh
the starting point OF the procession. ! ne nnm' OF
Els hers family /, also NOT tar dstant. and from
the pies house 70 that of the latter the pageant
moved Along the limo Of Nil waukee-ave., which
takes q olagona course eastward 70 the river were
the honNes OF Parsons and EnceI. and by
to his little tOy-shOp, lay the hOdv OF
Iipgg. Not far away was the Aurora Turn Hall
and of TIN. soci-ty Spies vas member Above tho
hail at half-mast, hung a much faded American
flag. It's presence there on such an occasion ex-
cited remark, bu, 1t W sexrlained that II was only
III accordance with q custom and IN fact q rile OF
the society which provides tntt this sign OF re pec
shall he manifested upon the death Of q member.
he hail itself was closed.
PREvALEN, y or RED RIBBONS AND ROsETTEs.
In this ncighborhood the greatest throngs con-
cregafcd. Here the rel rib5' and ro,ette were
freely displayed, but no flag was apparent Tiero
was often times significance in the dress OF men
and women and children, IN which that color "as
worn. Sometimes 1t was IN the form OF red ne ck.
tie on the throat OF man, often III the trappngs
of cluluren Every now and then appeared a child
WITH "A wo0en jacObn hat on his lnnoceLt mead.
doubtrs placed there by ptronts who better
uudersl oOd ITS more general significance. Men and
women we're nume who wore red roses or other
flowers iheir breasts
The home oi Spies mother faces vacant space
of two or three blocks aud Is one OF i've houses
bmit alike A large crowd gathered IN the front
OF tho building. before the door of whicl hearse
was finally drawn up, while four or live carriages
were ran ged along the sidewalk Westward. AT II
o'clock severa immense horai pieces were carried
from tn house. Then followed the coffin it>eif
loaded with flowers. When the body had been de-
posted Ia H., hears'. The pieces or such as wer0
of size to b, admItte were lad around tie coffin
and the OtEeis placed the top OF tho
hcar~e CONSPICUOUS among the pieces was large
wreath of red roses. Durlng he entire ceremony
th, band played a dirge. and the assembled gronp
st nod with heads uncovered. Tie neIghbOrhOoi 10
respeol able and there no outward indIca-
tlons OF sympathy upOn tie part Oi tno